Marquette had won three straight at home, but on Tuesday they bumped up to 8-2 to make it four. They put the hurt on the Dwight Trojans with a sharp 11-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Savannah Erickson and Kinley Rick were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Erickson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Rick didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2025. At the plate, Erickson got on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Rick went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Kelsey Cuchra
| 04/14/26 vs Dwight | 3 |
| 03/26/25 @ Serena | 2 |
| 05/17/25 vs Forreston | 1 |
| 05/08/25 vs Seneca | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Henry-Senachwine | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelsey Cuchra, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three doubles. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Hunter Hopkins was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
As for Dwight, they now have a losing record of 6-7. They haven't had much luck with Marquette recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
On Dwight's side, McKenna Woodcock was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, four runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Parker, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marquette will welcome Somonauk at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Dwight, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Serena at 4:30 p.m.
